Bhagavan Das

Teacher, performer, counter-cultural icon, lover of God: Bhagavan Das is as rich and manifold as Existence itself.   Born in California, Bhagavan Das was disturbed by suburban existence and materialism and set forth to explore the world.  Busking throughout Europe he headed east, hiking overland through Afghanistan and Pakistan into India. All possessions stolen, he threw himself into solitary retreat. Upon emerging he had an absolute devotion to God.  Bhagavan Das lived as an Indian sadhu, and met his guru, the great Neem Karoli Baba Maharaj.

Bhagavan Das gained worldwide fame from the publication of Be Here Now.  The book documents Richard Alpert’s transformation into Ram Dass.A pioneer in world  music, Bhagavan Das blends traditional Indian chants with contemporary beats and loops. Newest released is the three-CD Sunset Kirtan.  He has also written a memoir, It’s Here Now, Are You?,   “Baba” , as his many fans and devotees call him, tours giving structured workshops on the mystic effects of sound. http://www.bhagavandas.com/